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Host Steve Silverman celebrates our 1st anniversary and you better be ready for a party as we dive into the good of our favorite moments over the last year. We'll explore and get a listen to never-before-heard moments from our shows - you know, that good cutting room floor stuff. And what party doesn't have good guests? We always have good guests, don't we? This episode is no exception: Our first three guests ever - PaSean Wilson-Ashley, Bret Gornik, and Faith Salie - from our first three shows ever - are back and they're each ready to give us a good catch up. So pop the champagne, put on your best dancing shoes, and let's celebrate the good that is a full year of WORLD GONE GOOD! What's the best present you can give us for our 1st anniversary? More GOOD people. Please SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW us on whatever platform you listen on. The more you do, the more we spread the GOOD. And for that, we say, THANK YOU.

Simone Gordon is a leader at helping people. As a single mother raising an autistic son and going to college, she received help from someone so she decided to pay it forward and the Black Fairy Godmother was born. This is her inspiring story of how to keep life simple, invest and uplift others, and treat everyone you meet with kindness. Simone's been featured on CNN and ABC News, as well as in the pages of People Magazine. She is the definition of what this podcast is all about. Visit THE BLACK FAIRY GODMOTHER WEBSITE HERE to grab your own wand and help others.

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Juliette Jeffers' good is story telling. She is an accomplished actress, landing roles on everything from Grey's Anatomy to ER to The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and writer who has taken her love of theatre to the next level through her own multiple one person shows, which has included an off-Broadway run. Most recently, Juliette has helped others share their own stories thru Black Voices, a live, multi-week theatre experience that was broadcast via the web. We talk about the good of tapping into our own inner voice, embracing our own creativity, and sharing our own stories with the world. We also talk about superheroes. We talk A LOT about superheroes. Shrug emoji. Super shrug emoji.

Johnny Brookbank ran for his city council and - SPOILER ALERT - he won. Look, we've all been dealing with a lotta politics lately, haven't we? We talk about that and we talk about change: When we WANT IT, we have to be willing to MAKE IT. Johnny did - and DOES - just that. He is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of The Balcony of LA, a community-improvement philanthropy. On top of all this good stuff, Johnny is a stage 4 cancer survivor and wrote a book about it entitled 'Cancer? But I'm a Virgo: *This is not a book about astrology. This is a book about Cancer.' Yes, that is the complete title. You are welcome. Join us for a spirited good talk with a good guy who has a lot of more good to do with his life.

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Debbie Praver is a stand-up comedian who also just happens to be a physical fitness instructor. Moral of the last sentence: If you're gonna work out, you might as well laugh about it. She's toured the country doing her comedy, honed her writing skills with Marc Cherry and the team behind 'Desperate Housewives,' been up, been down, and kept going. We get our good on talking about drive, the free (yep, FREE) barre classes she teaches four times a week, and the time she was in the Disneyland Electric Light Parade and accidentally caught on fire (yep, she kept going). This is a fun - and FUNNY - one. It's good to laugh.

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What are five things your love about yourself? Can you name five things? Can you name three? One? My guest Tatia Bradley from the Daily Dose of Love podcast turns the conversation on me and asks me to name them. See how I did. Then it's your turn: Grab a piece of paper, open your laptop, your phone, whatever and self-love away. This 5 minute exercise may make your day and change your perspective on a very important person in your life: YOU.

Tatia Bradley is all about three good things: Self-love, self-care and self-healing. All three are interconnected and essential to our overall well-being and mental health. Tatia's journey has not been easy. She's experienced tragic loss and she still looks in the mirror each day and says, "I love that person looking back at me" (I'm loosely quoting, I'm not sure those are her exact words but you get me). Join us as things get personal and real and emotional and laugh-out-loud funny - isn't that what self-love, self-care, and self-healing is all about? Tatia hosts the Daily Dose of Love podcast. Listen to the Daily Dose of Love podcast wherever you pod best.

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Caroline Simpson went vegan overnight and never looked back. Her goal is to enlighten others, save the animals, heal the planet, live a healthy life, and spread this entire message thru her social media. And she's my second ever international guest all the way from Australia by way of Ireland and Scotland. Go green with us and enjoy our wild and crazy accents in this brand new episode.

Mari Weiss is talkin' about sex, ba-by. Well, actually, she's a volunteer sex education teacher. You say potato, we say wear a condom. We're talking the good of teaching, specifically gender, anatomy, reproduction, and how someone who grew up Catholic in the '70s (her, not me) finds the connection with a post-millenial born audience. Fear not, this episode is still rated PG-13. We do giggle a lot, mostly at our collectively embarrassing pasts. Who's ready to get good and barely even dirty with us?

Greg Peterson owns and runs the Urban Farm in Phoenix, Arizona, where he is literally living off the land - his land. He's an educator whose goal is to inspire and he's here to share the good of water conservation, planting trees, starting your own farm even if you live in an apartment with no yard, and so much more. And when he's not getting his hoe on (see what I did there?) you can find him producing and hosting his wildly popular podcast, The Urban Farm Podcast.

June is the Unusual Suspect's Virtual Create-A-Thon. Visit their website to find out how you can get creative and support them:The Unusual Suspects WebsiteYou can also donate direct to Melissa's fundraising page for Unusual Suspects here:Melissa's Fundraising Page

Cinema Craptaculus podcasters Stephanie Coggins, John Ford, and Dave Humphreys explore the good of potentially bad movies monthly through the multiple podcasts that fall under their banner. From Sharknado(s) to any film starring Nicholas Cage, this team dives in with their hyper-focused - and often hilarious - Craptaculus lens to take a closer look and revel in these cinematic spectacles. Question: What's your good guilty pleasure movie? You can tell us. We won't laugh at you (OK, we'll laugh at you just a bit and you're welcome to laugh back at us in return). Check out Cinema Craptaculus wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Kathy & John Halamka provide a safe haven to animals in need. And by animals in need, we are talking cows, horses, ducks, chickens, alpacas and much, much more. Kathy shares their good story from runaway cows to just how much hay per month - by the ton - yes, ton - they go through. Unity Farm Sanctuary is proof that no dream is out of reach, you just have to go for it (and figure out what to do with all the manure).

Life Elements' Martha and Curt Van Inwegen are partners in life and in business and they couldn't be happier in both (I mean sure we can all be happier, right? But these two are pretty dang happy). Martha grew up in Mexico and moved to the US at a young age, while Curt moved twenty plus times as his father was in the military. Their paths crossed thru business but it was when they both moved on and followed their heart's desire that they finally came together. They are the owners and creative forces behind Life Elements, the CBD bath and body skincare company. We talk the good of everything from following your gut to trusting you heart, how to be couple and run a business together, and most importantly the why behind CBD that makes it so good.

Jon Lawrence Rivera's inspiring story will put a smile on your face and also make you reevaluate your own life decisions in the best way possible. He started his career in banking, moved his way up, but found no passion for it. His passion was in the theatre as a director and so he took a leap and went for it full time - and his life changed forever and for the way better. And then the pandemic hit and like a lot of us, he asked himself, "Now what?" The answer was centered in his own upbringing, his family roots, specifically his family recipes. That's when he opened Flip Kitchen and began feeding his community from his own home...wait for it...FOR FREE. And if that's not enough to uplift and inspire you, there's a twist you will not see coming and it all ties back to our previous episode with Betsy Zajko. Three words: Up. With. People. You can thank me now - I promise you will howl laughing and see it as further proof the world is good as well as way smaller than any of us ever think. FYI - this is A-May-Zing May and we're doubling episodes every Wednesday for the month! Enjoy this second brand new episode for May.

Betsy Zajko is an empath, a world traveler, an actor, a story teller, a voice over artist, and oh yeah, she also builds, climbs inside, and brings giant puppets to life on her weekends. She started her life practically as many of us do and then discovered the real fun is when we listen to our inner voice, trust the calling, and just go for it. We first crossed paths at Rant & Rave, the monthly story telling show at Rogue Machine Theatre in Los Angeles. We've since become each other's biggest fans. I'm happy to share another one of my inspiring and uplifting (and so good) friends with you. Oh and three word spoiler alert: Up. With. People. FYI - this is A-May-Zing May and we're doubling episodes every Wednesday for the month! Enjoy this first of two new episodes.

We As Citizens creator/host Kristina Crowley shares her inspiring journey. After surviving a bad accident, she found her good in podcasting. It started as a tool to relearn the simple act of communication and turned into four podcasts including We As Citizens where she explores our preconceived notions and ideas in hopes of broadening our minds, way of thinking, and opening our hearts in the process. Kristina reminds us all it's never too late to follow your passion - what are you waiting for? FYI - this is A-May-Zing May and we're doubling episodes every Wednesday for the month! Enjoy this second brand new episode for May.

Actor/Author Quinn Fontaine shares the good of his story and what a good story it is: He's a transgendered, recovering addict who literally turned his life around through his art. His art includes acting and performing where he now runs his own studio teaching the good of improvisation. His art also includes a #1 Best Seller all about his before and after and everything in between and since. Quinn is the definition of bright light and proof it's never too late to find your true self. FYI - this is A-May-Zing May and we're doubling episodes every Wednesday for the month! Enjoy this first of two new episodes.

News reporter Victoria Gaither shares her voice in every way possible: From Emmy-winning anchor to world traveler, she is always on the go and ready to report on her latest adventure. As she is one of my longtime friends, there is nothing we can't talk about, no topic is off limits. So get ready for us to discuss role models, representation, equality, and so much more that's good but sometimes difficult to talk about in this world of ours. And FYI - we have an angel and/or ghost who was watching over our recording session - you decide... FYI - this is A-May-Zing May and we're doubling episodes every Wednesday for the month! Enjoy this second brand new episode for May.

Balloon Artist/Author Steven Mayhew shares the good of following your passion no matter where it takes you. From humble beginnings playing Batman at kids parties to creating 14 foot tall giraffe replicas to writing and publishing his own children's book, this guy knows how to say a big and bold YES. But he's not all good: There was that year he slashed up a few people in the fictional town of Salem on DAYS OF OUR LIVES (oh yeah, we leave no stone - real or balloon-made - unturned in this conversation). FYI - this is A-May-Zing May and we're doubling episodes every Wednesday for the month! Enjoy this first of two new episodes.

Chie Davis shares her journey from world traveler/marketing exec/journalist to mom/blogger of Mommafied. From mindfulness to meditation, Chie identifies as a full person as well as a mom. Plus we learn what pod school is and she gives us her top tips and advice for the best Mother's Day gifts - a few of them are absolutely free. FYI - this is A-May-Zing May and we're doubling episodes every Wednesday for the month! Enjoy this second brand new episode for May.

Stacie Burrows & Shannon Noel are Mommy Tonk, two moms, one stage, anything can happen. These singer/songwriter/comedian/actress/moms met quite by accident and teamed up to harmonize their way through motherhood. We talk the good of following your gut, saying yes even when you only have twenty minutes of material prepared when they want you to have an hour, and how to be a mom and stay a human being at the same time. Happy Mother's Day to all! (No mothers were harmed in the making of this episode. Just a few puppies and a super cute baby goat. I'm kidding. About the baby goat, it was just regular cute. Joking. Sheesh.) FYI - this is A-May-Zing May and we're doubling episodes every Wednesday for the month! Enjoy this first of two new episodes.

Beekeeper Andrew Morrison shares the good buzz from the ins and out of hive hierarchy to what causes colony collapse to who makes the best honey and everything in bee-tween. Ready to learn all about our important little friends? We literally can't live without them. Warning: This episode's chock full of good - and bad - puns, honey. (See what I did there?)

Actress Dale Raoul talks about Sanatione, the world-wide filmmaking project she creates content for. This incredible documentary is a work in progress, featuring stories from around the globe of regular, everyday people surviving, thriving, and finding the good during this very difficult time. She's also here to talk about ALF and why Angela Landsbury never wore shoes on Murder, She Wrote (and that's more than good as far as I'm concerned).

Our guests weigh in on their favorites of all time. Maybe it's one of your faves. Enjoy this extra bonus content straight from the cutting room floor. (There's not an actual floor. It's a laptop. The cutting room laptop. That sounds weird. Why are you still reading this?)

Curtain up: Join Eric B. Anthony, Ava Bergman, Julien Nitzberg, Eddie Shapiro, & Wendy Worthington as they talk the good of musical theatre. From touring with Wicked to launching the brand new musical For the Love of a Glove, from the unforgettable dames to the wonderful guys, this is the super-sized episode you've been waiting for. Grab your seat, front and center, cause the lights are beginning to dim and the show's about to start... (This podcast will be performed without an intermission. You're welcome.)

Steve's Mom accepts the challenge and reveals her mandel bread recipe for all the world to enjoy. Grab a pen, write down the ingredients and instructions, bake this good stuff up and become the talk of your town and/or watch your own waist line vanish - the choice is yours - we don't judge (we do, just a little).

What happens when a bake-off turns into something bigger than you ever expected? Scott McKenzie and Jeremy Uhrich are two dads both with a little bit of a competitive side. How little bit is their competitive side?, you wonder. Well, what started as a friendly cookie dare turned into the nationwide - and Canada, too - phenomenon, Cookies for Caregivers. Scott and Jeremy join us to share their recipe for giving back to their community, with an assist from Cheryl Venable, who runs the Los Angeles area chapter of this amazing organization. So preheat your ovens cause the good is about to rise.

Actress/Author Brianne Davis produces and hosts Secret Life podcast where secrets are set free for the world to hear. So ask yourself: What's good about telling your secret? Let's find out together from an expert. And yes, even I have a secret or two. And I reveal one of mine in this episode. Hmmmm. Things just got a little more interesting, didn't they?

Live Better's Jason Loebig spends his days - and some nights too we imagine - inspiring, uplifting, and leading others to the next level of well being. So what happened when he himself got knocked down - literally knocked down by a wave while surfing and injured to the point he couldn't walk? He faced it head on. This is his story of finding his good and in the world we have all been living in and through in the past year plus, it's all our stories. When life delivers you the unexpected, how do you move forward mentally, physically, and spiritually? Let's explore how to live better.

Singer/Songwriter Mae Edwards created I.M.L.A., a musical graphic novel, that's bringing positive self-expression, energy and vibes to LGBQTIA youth (and everyone and anyone else). This episode explores the good of being creative and putting 'your thing' out there. All the music and clips in this episode are written, composed, and performed by Mae and the amazing team behind I.M.L.A. Watch the full graphic novel on YouTube and download all tracks on iTunes.

Host Steve Silverman reflects back on the good of a year in lockdown. Good of a year in lockdown? Is that even possible?? It is. Just listen. And then ask yourself what's good in your world, one year later?

Actress Kathleen O'Grady donated her kidney to her brother in need. She shares with us the journey, the sacrifice, and the support of this life-changing good deed. Please visit organdonor.gov to learn more and register yourself. You could change someone else's life for the better.

The Great Do Over's Deb Boulanger is a coach, speaker and retreat leader. She created the Great Do Over and Launch Lab to help women launch their own businesses. We talk the good of going out there on our own, struggling, challenging and succeeding as we do. If you’re ready to take the leap into entreprenuership, this is the woman to talk to and leap with. Are you ready? One, two, three...LEAP!

Buckle up: Best friends Tanya Perez and Ryan Basham share the GOOD of hitting the road together. Now when I first saw their posts and pics on their social media accounts I thought, "Oh wow, this would make a such a good episode for my podcast!" I mean - come on - two best pals on a super fun road trip during a pandemic - that screams GOOD times, right?? What I didn't know was the WHY - WHY they were taking this road trip? And that's the most important part. This one's a refresher in friendship, destiny, and simply saying yes. Oh and also making sure you get a rental car that doesn't smell like an ashtray - give a listen, you'll understand.

Meet the Green Domestic Fairy, Kesia Hosking - she's here to speak to the good in a clean and organized life. And if that's not enough to get you good and excited, get this: It's our first international episode. That's right, we're hopping across the pond (well at least I am as I live in California) to speak with Kesia in jolly ol' England. Let's clear our paths to make room for the good that's coming our way. (Be sure you make your bed before listening to this episode.)

Ellie Laks' journey started with one small goat and turned itself into an animal sanctuary that's enlightened the entire world, the Gentle Barn. This is the inspiring story of following your dreams, listening to your soul, and letting your heart be your guide. It delivers proof that each and every one of us has the good in us to make anything - truly anything - happen. Plus her husband gave her a surprise wedding - this part alone you are gonna wanna hear - trust us.

VPR's Kristen Peralta shares the good in caring for senior and hospice dogs. There's a lot of good that goes into taking care of over thirty dogs - there's also a lot of food, toys and poop bags. If you love animals the way I do, you're gonna love this show. Now sit...siiitttttt...good listener, good, good GOOD listener...and enjoy...

Yoga master Jake Ferree shares the good of getting in touch with yourself, slowing down, breathing, being mindful and present. In our world gone a little cray-cray, who doesn't need more or all of that good stuff? Our good chat also includes hiking adventures and Matthew McConaughey - what good chat DOESN'T include Matthew McConaughey?? Grab your yoga mat and let's get bendy...

You wanna build a wall? Build a Wall Of Hope. That's exactly what Kim LaMontagne, Pam MacDougall and Scott MacDougall did. Together, these three celebrate the best in the human spirit, uplifting those around them with stories of hope at a time when we all need it most, accomplishing it all through social media on this newfangled interwebs I'm sure you've been hearing about. Are you ready to keep hope alive?